Flight Details
The pilot was on a pleasure cross-country flight. While on the downwind leg for Runway 29, the pilot noted that the wind was light and from 110 degrees.
Approach and Landing
On final approach, the pilot was following another aircraft. The pilot observed that the other aircraft had a slight crab to the right, indicating a crosswind. The pilot noticed that the wind direction had changed to a right crosswind. When the aircraft touched down, the pilot stated that a strong gust of wind from the right pushed the aircraft off the runway. The aircraft then collided with the terrain.
Weather Conditions
The wind conditions at the airport at the time of the accident were reported as wind from 320 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots. These conditions represent a change from the light wind from 110 degrees that the pilot initially noted.